The Nifty 50 index emerged as the top performer on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) over the past year, delivering a 10.5% return. In contrast, the Nifty Next 50 index saw a modest 2.0% gain. Broader market indices like the Nifty 500 and Nifty Midcap 150 also posted positive returns of 6.7% and 5.4% respectively. However, the small-cap segment underperformed, with the Nifty Smallcap 250 index declining by 6.0%.